Caiophora chuquisacana
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NameCaiophora chuquisacana
Scientific NameCaiophora chuquisacana Urb. & Gilg
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the high-altitude Puna region of Bolivia, specifically found on dry hillsides in the Department of Cochabamba at elevations around 3900 meters. It is locally abundant in its specific habitat.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo documented traditional medicinal uses found for this specific species.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications or drug interactions have been documented for this species.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are unknown, but it naturally occurs on dry hillsides at high elevations (Puna vegetation type) and prefers well-drained conditions.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Caiophora chuquisacana is a herbaceous plant characterized by its slender stems and deeply lobed or pinnatifid leaves. The specimen shows dried flowers, which are noted to have a white corolla in fresh specimens, emerging from the leaf axils or terminally.
